The South African team added nine more medals to their already-significant haul on day five of the African Swimming Championships in Accra, Ghana.That total included four golds, four silvers and one bronze medal. Ross Hartigan was first up, claiming top honours in the 200m butterfly in 2:00.10 – equalling the championship record he set in the preliminaries. Second in that race was compatriot Ruan Ras, who finished in 2:01.67. Rebecca Meder continued her impressive run, adding another gold to her … [Read more...] about Another gold rush for Team SA in Accra
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Stormers fly SA flag in the north
The tough nature of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship was again underlined on the weekend where only the DHL Stormers managed a victory for the four South African franchises taking on the best of Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. It was another weekend of frustration for the South African franchises as they had to deal with law interpretations and tough conditions, with narrow defeats by the Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls meaning the local teams will return to the Republic with four wins … [Read more...] about Stormers fly SA flag in the north
Ioan Cunningham to lead Wales Women coaching team
Cunningham will be assisted by Geraint Lewis, Richard Whiffin and World Rugby coaching intern Sophie Spence – the team that was put together last month, initially on an interim basis.WRU Performance Director Nigel Walker said, “I’m pleased to put my faith in this young, exciting team of coaches one year out from the Rugby World Cup. As a Union, we are committed to providing the coaches and players with the support they need to give the squad the best possible preparation for next year’s Rugby … [Read more...] about Ioan Cunningham to lead Wales Women coaching team
Meder leads the way with seven golds so far at African Swimming Championships
Rebecca Meder has emerged as the top South African swimmer so far at the 14th CANA African Senior Swimming & Open Water Championships currently under way in Accra Ghana.The 19-year-old has collected four individual victories and three relay golds so far, with the possibility of further adding to her haul with the event wrapping up on 17 October. Meder claimed her individual titles in the 100 and 200m freestyle (56.22 and 2:02.65 respectively) as well as the 100m backstroke (1:02.90) and the … [Read more...] about Meder leads the way with seven golds so far at African Swimming Championships
Douglas Ryder: Team Update
Since inception our team has provided hope and opportunity to over 50 riders from Africa who have ridden for us at either Continental, Pro Continental or World Team levels.Today we are not in a position to submit our initial application for our UCI WorldTour licence for next year to the sport’s governing body. We are actively engaged with potential partners, and our current partners, as we work to secure our future for 2022. Since inception our team has provided hope and opportunity to over 50 … [Read more...] about Douglas Ryder: Team Update
Match officials for year-end internationals announced
South Africa is well represented on the match official panels for the November internationals – where AJ Jacobs will be making his Test debut – and the two Dubai Sevens tournaments, while the referees for the Springboks’ three matches in the UK were also announced by World Rugby on Friday.Paul Williams (New Zealand) will referee the opening Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour against Wales in Cardiff on 6 November, with Angus Gardner (Australia) in charge a week later against Scotland in … [Read more...] about Match officials for year-end internationals announced
SA URC Home Games WILL be at Home
The United Rugby Championship is thrilled to confirm that all home games scheduled for the Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers, Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls in Rounds 6 & 7 will take place in South Africa.Contingency plans to play these games in European locations were at advanced stages due to South Africa’s presence on the UK travel red list which would have required teams to quarantine for 10 days after their two-game tours. However, since South Africa’s removal from the red list last week, … [Read more...] about SA URC Home Games WILL be at Home
Bruno Baqueiro Enters Cape2Rio in Single-Handed Division
On the one-year anniversary of the announcement to run a Cape2Rio Race in January 2023 and with just under 15 months to the Start gun, the Royal Cape Yacht Club and the Iate Club do Rio de Janeiro are proud to announce the receipt of the 10th entry.Brazilian Bruno Baqueiro has entered the single-handed division with his Beneteau 411, Arribasaia. Bruno is no stranger to ocean crossings and racing. He started sailing at the age of nine together with his father on a Brasilia 32. At the age of 14 he … [Read more...] about Bruno Baqueiro Enters Cape2Rio in Single-Handed Division
Olympic Gold Winner Joins Edinburgh Rugby Coaching Team
Edinburgh Rugby is delighted to announce the appointment of 2020 Olympic Gold winning Fiji Sevens Head Coach Gareth Baber as the club’s new Skills and Assistant Attack Coach.Baber – who amassed the most-ever World Rugby Sevens Series wins for Fiji [11] – will link up with Edinburgh Rugby’s coaching group in December. On joining the club, Baber said: “I am very much looking forward to the challenges and opportunities which come with my new coaching role with Edinburgh. I am extremely grateful to … [Read more...] about Olympic Gold Winner Joins Edinburgh Rugby Coaching Team
Winners of the Inaugural Rugby Africa Media and Photography Awards
The winners – John Batanudde of Uganda and Dave Mwaura of Kenya – were announced today in an online awards ceremony.he Rugby Africa Media and Photography Awards today announced the winners of the prestigious awards. With applications to the awards running from 17th May to 31st July 2021, the competition was open to journalists and photographers who have remarkably captured the love of the game on and off field. The winners – John Batanudde of Uganda and Dave Mwaura of Kenya – were announced in … [Read more...] about Winners of the Inaugural Rugby Africa Media and Photography Awards
Glasgow Warriors Snag Fifita
Tongan international Walter Fifita has become the newest addition to Danny Wilson’s playing squad as the 2021/22 campaign continues, after the winger agreed to make the switch to Glasgow Warriors with immediate effect.The 24-year-old – who arrived in Glasgow over the weekend – arrives at Scotstoun following two seasons at New Zealand outfit North Harbour, competing for the Albany-based side in the second tier of the Bunnings NPC. Standing at 6ft 5in and weighing in at 115kg, Fifita has prior … [Read more...] about Glasgow Warriors Snag Fifita
Another exciting URC weekend awaits
Just three teams are left with a 100 per cent winning record after three rounds of competitive United Rugby Championship action.Leinster, who have been crowned champions for the past four seasons, sit a point behind Ulster and leaders Munster, last term’s beaten finalists, with the latter two having accumulated an extra bonus point. Leo Cullen’s side are at home to Scarlets on Saturday, Munster host Connacht in the first interprovincial clash of the season while Ulster welcome the Emirates Lions … [Read more...] about Another exciting URC weekend awaits
Sharks and Bulls step up in Wales
The Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls finally showed of what they are capable after a few weeks of frustration to secure their first Vodacom United Rugby Championship victories, while the DHL Stormers secured a draw, and the Emirates Lions were close to grabbing their second win of the season.While the Lions were perhaps a bit unlucky to lose to Glasgow, and the Stormers could have beaten Edinburgh, the Sharks and Bulls put in brilliant performances in Wales. On Friday night in Swansea, the … [Read more...] about Sharks and Bulls step up in Wales
Tunisia Takes the lead in Africa Cup Three Day Tournament
Tunisia won a decisive victory over the more experienced Senegal scoring 14-3 in this first match of the three games in Tunis as part of the Africa Cup Tournament series.Tunisia got off to a flying start scoring a try within the first minutes of the game. The game was played beneath the iconic dome of El Menzeh’s sports complex in Tunisia’s capital city of Tunis on Saturday 9th of October. A small but enthusiastic crowd cheered on the home team waving the red flags of Tunisia as the women’s team … [Read more...] about Tunisia Takes the lead in Africa Cup Three Day Tournament
Girls Teams set to impress at Twizza Super School Series Regional Qualifier #2!
Something else from MyGqeberha2019 World Cup winning Springbok Hooker, Malcolm Marx, chats to the media from the Springbok Camp in Bloemfontein ahead of the Springboks first test against Georgia in preparation for the British and Irish Lions Tests. Malcolm Justin Marx (born13 July 1994) is a South African professional rugby union player for the South Africa national team and the Kubota Spears in the Japanese Top League. His regular position is hooker, but he did play as a flanker at youth level … [Read more...] about Girls Teams set to impress at Twizza Super School Series Regional Qualifier #2!
